VT·Bill·2021-2022 Regular Session
H 166
An act relating to changes to the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
Introduced 2021-02-02Last action 2021-02-02 — Read First Time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Sponsor
Sara Coffey
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in House committee
The 2021-2022 Regular Session ended on 2021-05-12. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill modifies the composition and funding structure of Vermont's Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel, which oversees the decommissioning of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station. The key changes include adding an additional representative from the Town of Vernon (increasing from one to two), removing the New Hampshire representative position, and shifting the Panel's funding source from the Department of Public Service to the owners of the Vermont Yankee site, who would be required to provide up to $35,000 annually for Panel expenses until they submit their Partial License Termination application. These changes appear designed to increase local Vermont representation while ensuring the site owners directly bear the costs of citizen oversight during the decommissioning process.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2021-2022
Full Bill Text
https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2022/Docs/BILLS/H-0166/H-0166%20As%20Introduced.pdf